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John Brown
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Pit Road
City : Gardnerville Ranchos
County : Douglas
State : Nevada
Agency : Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were alerted by a woman who reported that her son, John Brown, had assaulted her, threatened her with a gun, and stole a nearby vehicle. Police escalated a pursuit, which ended when deputies shot and killed him. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mynews4.com/news/local/suspect-dead-deputy-hurt-after-shooting-in-douglas-county
https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2024/nov/08/suspect-dead-in-ranchos-officer-involved-shooting/
https://sheriff.douglascountynv.gov

Donna Chimeno
Age :60
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Nelson Road at Plantation Drive
City : Lake Charles
County : Calcasieu
State : Louisiana
Agency : Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, Donna Chimeno, a 60-year-old woman, was killed in a crash involving an off-duty deputy from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The deputy, driving an unmarked vehicle, was involved in a multi-vehicle incident on Nelson Road. The collision began when Chimeno’s car was struck from behind by a Jeep Cherokee, which caused her vehicle to cross the centerline and be hit head-on by a delivery van. The authorities have not disclosed whether the deputy was directly involved in the crash but are investigating the incident further. No injuries were reported from the other vehicles involved, and toxicology tests have been performed on all involved drivers.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kplctv.com/2024/11/09/off-duty-calcasieu-parish-deputy-involved-deadly-crash/
https://www.americanpress.com/2024/11/09/lc-woman-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash-involving-off-duty-deputy/

Ricky Shannon
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Sassafras Terrace at 330 E Main Street
City : Mount Joy
County : Lancaster
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ricky Shannon shot and killed one individual at a Lancaster County residence, then shot several others, leading to three fatalities in total. He fled in a truck, taking a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles through two counties. He reportedly shot at police during the pursuit, leading to an exchange of gunfire, after which Shannon was shot and killed by state troopers. The woman was found dead in the truck. Investigations are ongoing, led by the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Ricky Shannon, age 22, was involved in a violent incident where he killed at least one person and wounded two others before fleeing with a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles, during which Shannon shot at officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The chase ended when Shannon was fatally shot by law enforcement. The investigation is being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police, and the officers involved are yet to be named or cleared. Only one case is listed here because the prior cases occurred before officers became involved.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Stateline Road
City : Southaven
County : DeSoto
State : Mississippi
Agency : Southaven Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Southaven Police Department officers responded to a disturbance involving reports of gunfire at the North Creek Apartments in Southaven, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle associated with the incident. As officers approached, the driver struck a police squad car and fled westbound on Stateline Road.
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Officers pursued the fleeing driver, who drove erratically during the chase. The fleeing vehicle struck another police car, veered off the roadway, and crashed into a wooded area. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed.
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The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the chase and crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Driver)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/stateline-road-in-southaven-closed-due-to-police-investigation/522-c9c6046d-4b1b-4d0e-9142-75ba7191f758
https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/suspect-dead-after-pursuit-crash-following-disturbance/
https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/investigation-underway-at-southaven-apartment-complex/

Destinii Hope
Age :0.3
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Larkspur Lane
City : Independence
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Independence Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Bystander killed by police shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, 3-month-old Destinii Hope and her mother Maria Pike, was killed by Independence police officers during a response to a mental health crisis. Authorities claim Pike posed a threat, stating that she was holding a knife during the encounter. Her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, was also killed in the incident. The case is under investigation, and the exact number of shots fired or the officer responsible has not yet been disclosed.
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Mitchell Holder, Maria's boyfriend and the baby’s father, recounted the traumatic events. He described the police entering their apartment and an officer firing a weapon, killing both Maria and Destinii. Holder claimed he did not personally see Maria holding a knife, as police allege. He is deeply traumatized and expressed deep grief and demanded accountability for what he described as an unjust act by the officer.
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Maria’s twin sister, Nina Book, shared emotional memories of Maria, highlighting her love for children and resilience despite postpartum struggles. Nina criticized the police’s actions, alleging that their lack of compassion led to the deaths, and revealed her belief that the baby was shot first. She mourned the loss of her sister and niece, recounting her last conversation with Maria, who had expressed joy about her new baby and a determination to provide a better life for her. Nina traveled to Missouri for the funeral and to visit the site of the tragedy, describing her anguish and the close bond she shared with Maria. Both family members continue to call for justice and accountability as the investigation, led by Blue Springs Police Department, remains ongoing. Maria and her twin sister were immigrants from Russia.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.
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Update: 11/23/2024 --The Independence Police Department has released few details, with the police chief confirming the deaths but refusing to clarify whether officers contributed to the child's death. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. Information regarding the events and the investigation remains limited.
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INVESTIGATION: The investigation into the fatal shooting involving Maria Pike and her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, on November 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, is being led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident is also under review by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-larkspur-lane/62843985
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295217139.html
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-baby-destinys-funeral-costs
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/independence-vigil-honors-mom-baby-girl-killed-in-police-shooting.html
https://www.hamiltoncountycoc.com/blog/2024/11/15/maria-pike-domestic-dispute-shooting
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BWC video released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImB6Hz8i1jg

Maria Pike
Age :34
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Independence
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Independence Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, Maria Pike, 34, was killed by Independence police officers during a response to a mental health crisis. Authorities claim Pike posed a threat, stating that she was holding a knife during the encounter. Family members and witnesses, however, dispute this narrative. Her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, was also killed in the incident. The case is under investigation, and the exact number of shots fired or the officer responsible has not yet been disclosed.
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Mitchell Holder, Maria's boyfriend and the baby’s father, recounted the traumatic events. He described the police entering their apartment and an officer firing a weapon, killing both Maria and Destinii. Holder claimed he did NOT see Maria holding a knife, as police allege. He is deeply traumatized and expressed deep grief and demanded accountability for what he described as an unjust act by the officer.
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Maria’s twin sister, Nina Book, shared emotional memories of Maria, highlighting her love for children and resilience despite postpartum struggles. Nina criticized the police’s actions, alleging that their lack of compassion led to the deaths, and revealed her belief that the baby was shot first. She mourned the loss of her sister and niece, recounting her last conversation with Maria, who had expressed joy about her new baby and a determination to provide a better life for her. Nina traveled to Missouri for the funeral and to visit the site of the tragedy, describing her anguish and the close bond she shared with Maria. Both family members continue to call for justice and accountability as the investigation, led by Blue Springs Police Department, remains ongoing. Maria and her twin sister were immigrants from Russia.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.
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Update: 11/23/2024 --The Independence Police Department has released few details, with the police chief confirming the deaths but refusing to clarify whether officers contributed to the child's death. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. Information regarding the events and the investigation remains limited.
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INVESTIGATION: The investigation into the fatal shooting involving Maria Pike and her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, on November 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, is being led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident is also under review by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-larkspur-lane/62843985
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295217139.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/08/police-woman-child-die-apartment-complex-shooting-officer-administrative-leave/
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/independence-vigil-honors-mom-baby-girl-killed-in-police-shooting.html
https://www.hamiltoncountycoc.com/blog/2024/11/15/maria-pike-domestic-dispute-shootinghttps://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/unlike-previous-police-shootings-information-slow-to-be-released-in-death-of-independence-baby-mother#google_vignette
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Family Statements:
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/father-recounts-police-shooting-inside-independence-apartment-that-killed-baby-mother
https://fox4kc.com/news/you-couldnt-have-compassion-and-patience-sister-of-woman-killed-in-independence-police-shooting-shares-story/

Dante Jariah Lewis
Age :11
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Flamingo Road and Pecos Road intersection
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas metropolitan Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Two child bystanders killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas police began pursuing a reckless driver after observing a stolen Lexus involved in a hit-and-run. Officers escalated the chase, during which the driver crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander. This collision led to the deaths of two children, 11-year-old Dante Lewis and 6-year-old Taliyah Lewis, who were passengers in the Outlander. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 children killed, 2 children injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/12/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-in-crash-that-kill/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/14/nikki-no-las-vegas-police-initiated-traffic-stop-before-deadly-flamingo-pecos-crash/

Taliyah Corayma Lewis
Age :6
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Flamingo Road and Pecos Road intersection
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Two child bystanders killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas police began pursuing a reckless driver after observing a stolen Lexus involved in a hit-and-run. Officers escalated the chase, during which the driver crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander. This collision led to the deaths of two children, 11-year-old Dante Lewis and 6-year-old Taliyah Lewis, who were passengers in the Outlander. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 children killed, 2 children injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/12/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-in-crash-that-kill/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/14/nikki-no-las-vegas-police-initiated-traffic-stop-before-deadly-flamingo-pecos-crash/

Bryce Larson
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Spokane County Jail, 1100 W Mallon Avenue
City : Spokane
County : Spokane
State : Washington
Agency :
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, Bryce Larson, a 36-year-old detained at Spokane County Jail, was found unresponsive in his cell around 4 p.m., shortly after returning from a court hearing. Larson had been held at the facility on charges related to theft and resisting arrest. He was pronounced dead in his cell. The Spokane County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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Zachary Labrie
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : MAA Canyon Creek at 9501 Ranch Rd 620 N
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD escalated a high-speed chase against Zachary Labrie, 27, for driving away from a traffic stop on November 7, 2024. After allegedly driving recklessly through Austin's streets, Labrie entered an apartment complex, carjacked a vehicle, and was confronted by officers. At around 8:47 a.m., Labrie pointed a handgun at officers. Police shot and killed him. This incident is under investigation by the APD Special Investigations Unit and the Travis County District Attorney's Office, with administrative oversight from the Office of Police Oversight.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/apd-continues-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-9501-n-fm-620
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/austin-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-fatally-shot-after-escalating-crime-spree

Kevin Steinfeldt
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : The Federal House Inn at 27 NH-25
City : Plymouth
County : Grafton
State : New Hampshire
Agency : New Hampshire State Police Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, New Hampshire State Police, including the Crisis Negotiation Team and SWAT, responded to a disturbance at The Federal House Inn in Plymouth. Upon arrival, they reportedly heard gunshots. Officers confronted Kevin Steinfeldt, 58, who was fatally shot during the standoff. The Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident, and the exact cause of death remains pending autopsy results.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/latest-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-plymouth-new-hampshire
https://www.necn.com/news/local/police-shoot-and-kill-man-following-standoff-at-nh-bed-and-breakfast/3382839/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-235100619.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local-news/3-dead-6-injured-including-officer-in-memphis-chase/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local-news/3-dead-6-injured-including-officer-in-memphis-chase/

Albert Jose Rodriguez, Jr.
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : West 7th Street
City : San Bernardino
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies stopped Albert Jose Rodriguez Jr. for multiple traffic violations. As officers attempted to arrest him, Rodriguez drove away in his vehicle and an officer became trapped. Rodriguez allegedly reached for a concealed firearm. The officer shot him. Rodriguez was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. One officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department and the District Attorney's Office.
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Investigation: The San Bernardino Police Department is handling the investigation, with oversight by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newsminimalist.com/articles/san-bernardino-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-driver-during-traffic-stop-a31d58a3
https://inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=76146

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured
SOURCE LINKS :

Corey Robert Drake
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Foard Road
City : Holliday
County : Archer
State : Texas
Agency : Archer County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after double homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, police responded to reports of gunfire at a home on Foard Road in Holliday, Texas, where Corey Robert Drake allegedly shot and killed his grandparents. When officers arrived, Drake opened fire on them, prompting a response. After a standoff, he locked himself in a barn. The situation escalated, and officers used drones, armored vehicles, and gas to attempt to subdue him. At 10:15 p.m., Drake was fatally shot after raising a rifle toward officers. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/crime/suspect-victims-identified-in-hours-long-holliday-standoff/
https://www.channel2now.com/news/suspect-grandparents-dead-in-holliday-standoff-shooting/

Bo William Aurell
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Haltom
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bo William Aurell was arrested for restraining and sexually abusing a child. He was out on bond when police arrived with a new warrant. He locked himself in and SWAT escalated a standoff and shootout during which he died. Autopsy showed that he died from his own bullet during the police shootout.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article295314949.html

William Schultz
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Marion County Jail
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Died from overdose in police custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Samuel L. Grill was arrested by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police after attempting to swallow drugs during his arrest, a move likely intended to avoid detection by law enforcement. However, after his arrest, Grill died from a drug overdose while in police custody. It's unclear why he was not immediately provided medical attention, especially given the knowledge that he had ingested drugs. Authorities did not provide details about his condition during detention, and it is believed that he did not receive medical care at the jail.The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is under scrutiny, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office is handling the investigation.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/suspect-dies-in-impd-custody-after-swallowing-drugs-during-arrest/

Cassie Miller
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Howard Road
City : Jacksboro
County : Campbell
State : Tennessee
Agency : Campbell County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Campbell County escalated a chase that ended when Cassie Miller crashed her vehicle after fleeing from deputies attempting a traffic stop. The chase began around 1:20 p.m. in the Valley View area. Miller drove the vehicle off the road on Howard Road, hitting a tree. She died at the scene, and the 55-year-old male passenger sustained injuries but was not charged. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/campbell-county/Police-chase-ends-with-fatal-crash-in-Campbell-County-Wednesday-afternoon-THP-says/51-163ab96c-7b6a-4333-8e38-6fefb0860542
https://www.newstalk987.com/tag/cassie-miller

Rafael Crespo
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Omaha
County : Douglas
State : Nebraska
Agency : Omaha Police Department
Officer(s) : Pablo Jimenez, Noah Zendejas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, Omaha police responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Rafael Crespo and a woman. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the two individuals hiding inside a closet. Despite attempts to negotiate, the situation escalated when Crespo fired additional shots, prompting officers Pablo Jimenez and Noah Zendejas to fire shots at him. However, Crespo allegedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both officers were interviewed voluntarily and the case is under investigation. This incident is being reviewed by a grand jury.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.challenge-malin.fr/2024/11/10/39438/as09EUs15RN01C.html
https://kwachasense.com/2024/11/12/rafael-crespo-dies-in-fatal-omaha-shooting-involving-officers/

Jacob Austin Hikes
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Van Dorn and Elizabeth Streets
City : Jackson
County : Jackson
State : Michigan
Agency : Jackson Police Department
Officer(s) : Sgt. Wesley Stanton, others
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence incident in Lenawee County, where 31-year-old Jacob Austin Hikes allegedly shot his brother. Police tracked Hikes to Jackson, Michigan, and located his maroon-colored van on the 1000 block of Cooper Street.
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Officers escalated a high-speed chase during which Hikes allegedly discarded pipe bombs from his vehicle. Six pipe bombs were later recovered from his van. Hikes reportedly fired multiple gunshots at pursuing officers, striking several homes and vehicles. At approximately 5:41 p.m., Jackson Police Sergeant Wesley Stanton was shot in the arm at the intersection of Van Dorn and Elizabeth Streets. Police returned fire, striking Hikes. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Stanton was treated and released.
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A subsequent search of Hikes' residence in Franklin Township, Lenawee County, revealed more pipe bombs and other weapons.
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The Michigan State Police are conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlns.com/news/suspect-identified-in-jackson-police-shooting/
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/jackson-hillsdale/jackson-officials-expected-to-provide-new-details-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.wkhm.com/2024/11/13/officer-involved-shooting-suspect-identified/
https://www.wlns.com/jackson/officials-to-talk-about-deadly-police-shooting-chase-in-jackson/
https://www.michigannewssource.com/2024/11/video-dash-cam-video-shows-deadly-police-chase-in-jackson-pipe-bombs-being-pitched-from-vehicle/

Donetta Sanders
Age :42
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Dougherty County Jail
City : Albany
County : Dougherty
State : Georgia
Agency : Dougherty County Sheriff's Office (DCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, 42-year-old Donetta Sanders was found dead at the Dougherty County Jail in Albany, Georgia. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently under investigation. The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, and findings will be reviewed by the Dougherty County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.walb.com/video/2024/11/06/inmate-found-dead-dougherty-county-jail/

Donovan Joyner
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Bowling Green
County : Warren
State : Kentucky
Agency : Bowling Green Police Department, CIRT
Officer(s) : 2 unnamed officers
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, two officers from Bowling Green PD responded to a mental health crisis call. During the interaction, the individual became combative and managed to take a weapon from one officer. The individual fired the weapon at the officers, prompting them to return fire. The individual was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbko.com/2024/11/06/2-bgpd-officers-shot-receiving-treatment-per-police/

Charles Nara
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Woodview Terrace, Apartments
City : Uniontown
County : Fayette
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : 2 civilians killed by unknown mechanism under SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charles Nara was wanted by police for child sexual abuse. He was reportedly locked in an apartment building and sent a child out with a note informing them that he had guns and a lot of gasoline in the apartment. Pennsylvania State police arrived and brought SERT. Loud noise was heard coming from the apartment. Please put out the fire and found Charles Nero and Megan Kulenovic dead inside. They both died during the SERT siege by unknown mechanism.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/uniontown-fayette-county-apartment-barricade-situation/

Megan Kulenovic
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Woodview Terrace, Apartments
City : Uniontown
County : Fayette
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : 2 civilians killed by unknown mechanism under SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charles Nara was wanted by police for child sexual abuse. He was reportedly locked in an apartment building and sent a child out with a note informing them that he had guns and a lot of gasoline in the apartment. Pennsylvania State police arrived and brought SERT. Loud noise was heard coming from the apartment. Please put out the fire and found Charles Nero and Megan Kulenovic dead inside. They both died during the SERT siege by unknown mechanism.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/uniontown-fayette-county-apartment-barricade-situation/

Michael Shaheen
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : 1700 block of E. Hillsborough Avenue
City : Tampa
County : Hillsboro
State : Florida
Agency : Tampa, Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, Tampa Police officers initiated an operation to apprehend Michael Shaheen, a 28-year-old individual identified as a suspect in a November 1 shooting on East Hillsborough Avenue. Police observed Shaheen at his residence and attempted to detain him during a traffic stop. Shaheen refused multiple commands to exit his vehicle, prompting the deployment of the Tampa Police SWAT team.
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For over three hours, negotiators engaged with Shaheen while he remained locked inside his vehicle and ceased communication. SWAT officers approached and found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
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The Tampa Police Department has launched an internal investigation to review the actions and strategies employed by the SWAT team during the standoff.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-11/shooting-suspect-dies-suicide-despite-hours-negotiation-efforts-police-159221
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/tampa-police-department-shooting-suspect-dead-from-suicide/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/05/2024
Location : Round Rock McDonald's, 3021 E Palm Valley Boulevard
City : Round Rock
County : Williamson
State : Texas
Agency : US Marshals, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Round Rock Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during Operation lone Star engagement
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unidentified man was killed by U.S. Marshals on November 1, 2024, during an operation at a McDonald's located on East Palm Valley Boulevard in Round Rock, Texas. The U.S. Marshals Service, along with Round Rock Police and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), responded to the scene. The circumstances of the shooting have not been fully disclosed, and no further information about the incident has been released yet. The investigation is being handled by the DPS.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :

Rene Contreras
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/05/2024
Location : 3200 block of North Highway
City : Greer
County : Greenville
State : South Carolina
Agency : Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 5, 2024, after a domestic shooting, Rene Contreras engaged in a standoff with Greenville County deputies. After several hours of negotiation, SWAT officers shot and killed him. Two deputies were placed on administrative leave. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2024/11/05/greenville-county-deputies-fatally-shoot-greer-man-after-standoff/76066746007/
https://www.foxcarolina.com/video/2024/11/05/officials-suspect-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-greer/

Carlos Fregoso
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/05/2024
Location : S 15th Avenue W Wier Avenue
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged break-in
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 5, 2024, Phoenix police responded to reports of an armed break-in near 15th Avenue and Chipman Road. The caller identified Carlos Fregoso as the individual involved, describing him as armed and attempting to force entry into a residence. Officers located a vehicle matching the description of Fregoso’s truck, and a pursuit ensued. The chase ended at S 15th Avenue and Wier Avenue, where Fregoso crashed into a wall. Upon exiting the vehicle, Fregoso was seen with two firearms and allegedly raised one toward officers while running towards a nearby driveway. In response, police fired 15 rounds, fatally striking Fregoso. Two handguns were found near his body, and a rifle was discovered inside his truck. The incident is under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Last update: November 26, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/11/19/body-cam-videos-show-chase-deadly-police-shooting-phoenix/
https://usacrime.com/home-invasion-suspect-shot-killed-after-leading-phoenix-officers-on-pursuit/
https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2024/11/06/suspected-failed-home-invader-killed-in-phoenix-officer-involved-shooting/
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/phoenix-police-fatally-shoot-home-invasion-suspect-after-pursuit/

Rey David Martinez
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/05/2024
Location : Near 3rd Street and Clarendon Avenue
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while trespassing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rey David Martinez was fatally shot by Phoenix police around 11:30 a.m. after a woman reported him jumping into her backyard while she was feeding livestock. The incident occurred near 3rd Street and Clarendon Avenue. Officers arrived, surrounded an alley, and confronted Martinez, who allegedly ignored commands and pointed a replica handgun at them. Two officers fired their weapons, killing him, while a third officer's attempt to deploy less-lethal force failed. Martinez was reportedly unhoused at the time of the incident. The replica gun was found near his body. The officers involved and the investigation details have not yet been disclosed.
Last update: 11-22-2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/11/05/suspect-down-after-police-shooting-central-phoenix/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-phoenix
https://kwachasense.com/2024/11/12/rey-david-martinez-dies-in-fatal-phoenix-police-shooting

Jonathan Leyton
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/05/2024
Location : CR-4109
City : Lindale
County : Smith
State : Texas
Agency : Smith County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jonathan Leyton was reportedly fired from his job and allegedly threatened to shoot people. Upon investigating, law enforcement entered his home, saw him with a gun, and shot him. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TzAwMNywHI
https://www.inforney.com/texas/sheriff-1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-lindale-area/article_ed9a0647-d656-50a0-beb5-1dd28fff89eb.html
https://etsn.fm/ixp/186/p/texas-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-smith-county/
https://www.kltv.com/2024/11/05/1-dead-deputy-involved-shooting-smith-county/
https://www.kltv.com/video/2024/11/05/man-fired-job-fatally-shot-after-turning-gun-smith-county-deputies-2/

Andrew S. Ward
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/04/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Lancaster
County : Lancaster
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Northwest Regional Police Department HQ
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police at their HQ
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Andrew Ward, who had been arrested for DUI, was released to his wife and later returned to the police station to retrieve personal property. An altercation ensued, and Ward was shot and killed by police. Authorities stated that a handgun registered to Ward was found at the scene but did not specify whether he tried to use it. The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office is handling the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/new-details-released-after-man-fatally-shot-by-officer-outside-lancaster-county-police-department/
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/39-year-old-elizabethtown-borough-man-died-in-police-shooting-lancaster-county-da/article_c2f16b6c-9b00-11ef-8714-3f1ad98086f5.html

Ronda Arndt
Age :60
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/04/2024
Location : Sevison Road
City : Florence Township
County : Saint Joseph
State : Michigan
Agency : Michigan State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 3, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Saint Joseph County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a driver who drove away from a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase to over 100 mph as the vehicle drove north on Sevison Road. Due to pursuit speeds, the driver lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided head-on with a southbound pickup truck. The driver of the pickup, 60-year-old Ronda Arndt, and her husband, 51-year-old Shawn Arndt, both of Constantine, were pronounced dead at the scene. The fleeing driver sustained injuries.
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The Saint Joseph County Sheriff's Office is conducting a self-investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sturgisjournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/11/04/florence-twp-crash-results-in-2-deaths/76045773007/
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/11/2-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-speeding-mercedes-benz.html
https://wlkm.com/2024/11/fatal-crash-in-florence-township-2/

Shawn Arndt
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/04/2024
Location : Sevison Road
City : Florence Township
County : Saint Joseph
State : Michigan
Agency : Michigan State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 3, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Saint Joseph County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a driver who drove away from a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase to over 100 mph as the vehicle drove north on Sevison Road. Due to pursuit speeds, the driver lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided head-on with a southbound pickup truck. The driver of the pickup, 60-year-old Ronda Arndt, and her husband, 51-year-old Shawn Arndt, both of Constantine, were pronounced dead at the scene. The fleeing driver sustained injuries.
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The Saint Joseph County Sheriff's Office is conducting a self-investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wlkm.com/2024/11/more-information-released-in-fatal-crash/
https://wlkm.com/2024/11/ronda-arndt-60/
https://wlkm.com/2024/11/fatal-crash-in-florence-township-2/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/04/2024
Location : I-69 Eastex Freeway
City : Kingwood
County : Montgomery
State : Texas
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : Killed by fall from height during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A high-speed chase on November 4, 2024, in Montgomery County led to a motorcyclist's death after he jumped off a bridge over the Eastex Freeway, near the I-10 flyover. Houston Police Department pursued the individual, who later stopped, ran from officers, and jumped from the overpass. Though police claimed they weren't chasing him at the time of the fall, the pursuit was ongoing prior to the incident. The investigation is being handled by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.houstonstringer.com/2024/11/03/motorcycle-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-jump-from-eastex-freeway-overpass/
https://cw39.com/traffic/motorcyclist-killed-after-jumping-off-bridge-on-eastex-freeway-at-i-10-hpd-says/
https://www.abc13.com/news/local/houston-news/motorcyclist-killed-after-jumping-from-bridge-in-houston-police-pursuit/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/04/2024
Location : Wonder Road
City : Marianna
County : Jackson
State : Florida
Agency : Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during "man with a gun "call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 4, 2024, around 5:45 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man walking with a rifle on Wonder Road in Marianna, Florida. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation by deploying non-lethal projectiles. According to their statement, the man raised the rifle toward them, leading deputies to fire multiple shots, killing him.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/jackson-county/deadly-shooting-investigation-underway-in-marianna
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/jackson-county/jackson-county-deputy-involved-murder

Bryson E. Kirk
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/04/2024
Location : Highway 100
City : Hardeman county
County : Hardiman
State : Tennessee
Agency : Tennessee Highway Patrol, Hardeman County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after previous shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 4, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a shooting incident occurred off Highway 18 near the Madison County line in Hardeman County. Bryson E. Kirk, 20, fled the scene of the shooting, driving a vehicle with two women and an infant. After a pursuit, Kirk shot at a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper, prompting the trooper to return fire. The vehicle then crashed just south of Highway 100. Kirk was pronounced dead at the scene. The two women and the infant were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is examining the circumstances of the shooting, including whether Kirk died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or was struck by law enforcement fire. The investigation is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2024/11/05/tennessee-highway-patrol-pursuit-ends-in-deadly-crash/
https://hatchiepress.com/tbi-releases-update-on-hardeman-county-shooting/

Desirae Eagle
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/03/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Alleged suicide in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Desirae Eagle, 27, was found attempting suicide at the Bexar County Jail. Deputies discovered her during a routine check on October 27, 2024. She was responsive initially but was later transported to University Hospital, where she was placed on life support before passing away on November 3, 2024. Eagle had been incarcerated since June 2024 on charges of assault causing bodily injury and harassment of a public servant. Her death is being investigated by Bexar County’s Precinct 2 Constable's Office under the Sandra Bland Act protocols. This is the 11th inmate death at Bexar County Jail in 2024. Bexar County’s Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is handling the death investigation following the Sandra Bland Act.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/11/04/bexar-county-jail-inmate-dies-at-hospital-a-week-after-trying-to-kill-herself-deputies-say/
https://www.hoodline.com/2024/11/inmate-passes-away-following-suicide-attempt-at-bexar-county-jail-in-san-antonio

Cortez McConer Jr.
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/02/2024
Location : Near East Division, Rockford
City : Grand Rapids
County : Kent
State : Michigan
Agency : Grand Rapids Police Department, Kent County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver drowned during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 28, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police began pursuing 16-year-old Cortez McConer Jr. after he fled on foot following a traffic stop. He had been a passenger in a car police investigated as possibly stolen. According to the record, the Grand Rapids Police Department officers chased him on foot through a wooded area near Courtland Drive and Kies Street in Rockford, Michigan for several miles into a body of water, which authorities later confirmed was a secluded area south of downtown Rockford. Police alleged that they could not find him.
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On 11/02/2024, search crews discovered McConer's body in a heavily wooded area near the water. The Kent County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the cause of death as accidental drowning.
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The Grand Rapids Police Department, Kent County Sheriff's Office, and Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding McConer's death.
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A candlelight vigil was held at Godwin Heights High School to honor McConer's life, attended by over 200 community members. Principal Chad Conklin described him as "a beacon of light, bringing joy, kindness and connection with everyone around him."
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wgvunews.org/news/2024-11-25/autopsy-shows-missing-grand-rapids-teen-drowned-near-rockford
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/cortez-mcconers-death-ruled-an-accidental-drowning-police-say
https://wwmt.com/news/local/cortez-mcconer-grand-rapids-rockford-death-accidental-drowning-missing-medical-examiner-investigation-police-west-michigan
https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/cortez-mcconer-death-ruled-an-accidental-drowning/

Paul Rolfes
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/02/2024
Location : Jester’s Bar at 200 N. Rodney Street
City : Helena
County : Lewis and Clark
State : Montana
Agency : Helena Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during removal from bar
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Paul Rolfes was fatally shot by Helena Police officers after an altercation at Jester's Bar on November 2, 2024. Police responded to a call reporting a man who was refusing to leave the bar and had locked himself in the bathroom. After officers forced entry, Rolfes allegedly confronted them with a knife, which led to the use of a taser. Reports indicate that Rolfes then allegedly stabbed an officer during the struggle, prompting officers to use their firearms, killing him. The incident is being investigated by the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office.